Aaron Ortiz is running against Guadalupe Rivera (D, challenger).
Ortiz faces his first serious primary challenge since defeating incumbent Dan Burke in 2018. Guadalupe Rivera, a public school teacher with 20 years of experience, is running on affordability, immigrant rights, and utility accountability. The district is heavily Democratic (D+36), so the March 17, 2026 primary is effectively the general election.
Ortiz has been a vocal defender of immigrant communities, recently backing legislation to prevent ICE operations near courthouses, hospitals, and schools. As Assistant Majority Leader and former Latino Caucus Chair, he has strong institutional support. Rivera is campaigning on housing costs and accusing the incumbent of not doing enough on affordability.
Key dates to watch: Primary on March 17, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.